ROGUD = GOURD
FOPOR = PROOF
CALBOT = COBALT
GENISN = ENSIGN
CARTOON ANSWER
THE GROCERY STORE CUSTOMERS WAITING TO PAY FOR ITEMS FORMED A – – –
OUD PRF COLT ENSI =
🛒 Anagrams taking QUEUE forever? Let’s WRAPPER up! 🛒
🛒 AISLE only be a second… 🛒
This express lane wasn’t exactly express. Everyone had the same idea — grab a few things, breeze through self checkout, and call it a win. But that only happens in a perfect world. In the grocery jungle, you’re only as quick as your slowest scanner. One bad beep later, and the crowd came to a standstill, arms weighed down with colorful boxes, bottles, and bags. It was a slow moving display of everything in the store. The only problem was, no one was buying it.
🧩 Clue Word Breakdown 🧩
ROGUD = GOURD
It only took a moment to patch together.
Last used: 03/31/2025 as URGDO
FOPOR = PROOF
Didn’t get a rise out of me.
Last used: 05/17/2025 as RPOFO
CALBOT = COBALT
The C out front was a great help.
Last used: 12/28/2024 as ACLBTO
GENISN = ENSIGN
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 09/15/2024 as GNIESN
💎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems 💎
There was plenty to see in today’s checkout scene. Here’s how the eye candy rang up:
- “Six-Pack Starter” — The guy at the register had a six-pack of something…
- “Sugar Showdown” — The woman behind him held a box of Sugar O’s and a gallon of milk.
- “Donut Duty” — Jeff had what appeared to be Spikeball Donuts.
- “Farm Fresh Finds” — A dozen Jumble Farm Eggs, a loaf of bread, some milk, and what looked like butter.
- “Game-Day Guy” — The man in the number 88 jersey had arms full of chip bags.
- “Coffee and Cow” — The last shopper carried a container of milk with a cow on top and a bag of Lava Java Kona Coffee.
🧠 Final Solve 🧠
It took a little longer than usual to piece this one together. I didn’t quite pick up on all the items everyone was holding, but there was something about that long, winding line that stood out. Once I pulled LINE and OF from the clue letters, everything clicked. The grocery store customers waiting to pay for items had formed a: LINE OF PRODUCTS.
🛒 Click-To-Reveal Facts* — About Grocery Stores 🛒
➤ Which grocery store changed shopping forever in 1916?
Piggly Wiggly opened in Memphis, Tennessee, introducing self-service shopping with baskets, price tags, and checkout counters.
SOURCE➤ How many items does the average supermarket carry?
About 42,000 different items are stocked in a typical U.S. supermarket.
SOURCE➤ How often do American families visit grocery stores?
On average, a U.S. family makes about 1.6 grocery trips per week.
SOURCE*For entertainment purposes only. Consult credible references for critical use.
🧩 Get a Clue* (About Each Other!) 💬
Solving the Jumble might be the main event, but connecting with one another is just as fun. Here’s a quick poll to share your perspective. Cast a vote, peep the results, and see where you land among your fellow players. 🗳️
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🍴 Food Holidays* 🍴
November 13
▪ National Indian Pudding Day — This New England classic dates back to colonial times, made from cornmeal, molasses, and milk slow baked into a warm, spiced dessert. Simple ingredients, timeless flavor. SOURCE
▪ National Bread Pudding Day — Once a thrifty way to use leftover bread, it is now a comfort food favorite served sweet or savory. Rich, custardy, and endlessly adaptable. SOURCE
▪ National Sea Salt Caramel Day — Sweet, buttery caramel meets a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect contrast. It is a flavor born from balance, a little sweet, a little salty, and completely irresistible. SOURCE
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✨ Here’s What Else You Need to Know Today* — November 13 ✨
💬 Say What
“I like to think of the grocery store as my adult field trip.” — Mindy Kaling
SOURCE🍫 Viral Recipe — Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Egg Rolls 🍫
This sweet mashup turns cheesecake filling and chocolate chips into crispy golden egg rolls that taste straight out of a bakery. Quick to prep, easy to fry, and gone in minutes!
SOURCE🛒 Daily Drops* 🛒
▪ Jell-O “No Thanks” Thanksgiving Molds — Jell-O just dropped a limited edition line of “No Thanks” molds with bizarre holiday flavors like Brussels Sprout, Green Bean Casserole, and Mac & Cheese. They’re meant as a tongue in cheek nod to retro holiday dishes and definitely not for the faint of stomach. The molds are available online at Walmart while supplies last.
SOURCE▪ Holiday Pie Returns at McDonald’s — McDonald’s is bringing back its seasonal Holiday Pie for a limited time starting tomorrow, November 14. Expect creamy custard, buttery crust, and rainbow sprinkles in select stores.
SOURCE▪ Applebee’s Sizzlin’ Cookie Dough Pie Skillet — This warm skillet dessert layers gooey cookie dough, vanilla ice cream, and caramel drizzle. Just one bite and it is game over for the sweet tooth. Available for a limited time at participating locations.
SOURCE▪ Grillo’s Pickle Scented Candle — The pickle aficionados at Grillo’s Pickles teamed up with P.F. Candle Co. to create a soy wax candle that smells like dill pickles with notes of cucumber, fresh herbs, lemon, and a touch of florals. Rolling out just in time for gifting and National Pickle Day, celebrated every year on November 14.
SOURCE*Prices and participation may vary. Retailers may alter or end promotions without notice. For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.
🌙 That’s a Wrap! 🌙
The checkout line may have crawled, but our fun sure didn’t. Appreciate you coming along for the trip. Two carts are always better than one when it comes to solving the clues!
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✨ Until tomorrow, may your day be BRIGHT and your mind stay SHARP! ✨
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